NCS Kochi School Diary 2021-22-Almanac

Teacher’s Day - 5 SEPTEMBER

In India, 5th September is celebrated as TEACHERS' DAY as a mark of tribute
to the contribution made by teachers to the society. 5th September is the birth
anniversary of a great teacher Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch
believer of education and was a well-known diplomat, scholar, the President of
India and above all, a teacher.

World Ozone Day - 16 SEPTEMBER

WORLD OZONE DAY or International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone
Layer is observed on 16 September to spread awareness among people about
the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search possible solutions to preserve it.
On this day people from all over the world are expected to join the Montreal
protocol to join the talks and seminars.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - SEPTEMBER 2021

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days
1 Wed
2 Thu 1
3 Fri 2
4 Sat 3
5 Sun Teacher’s day 4
6 Mon -
7 Tue 5
8 Wed 6
9 Thu 7
10 Fri Ganesh Chathurthi(Holiday) 8
11 Sat -
12 Sun -
13 Mon -
14 Tue 9
15 Wed 10
16 Thu World Ozone Day 11
17 Fri 12
18 Sat 13
19 Sun *
20 Mon -
21 Tue 14
22 Wed 15
23 Thu 16
24 Fri 17
25 Sat 18
26 Sun -
27 Mon -
28 Tue 19
29 Wed 20
30 Thu 21
22

Total number of working days 22

“The future depends on what we do in the present”.
Mahatma Gandhi

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Non-Violence Day-2 OCTOBER

The United Nations observes the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE
on 2nd October which is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader of India's
freedom movement and a pioneer of the philosophy of Non-Violence. The objective
of the day is to spread awareness about the idea of non-violence through education.

United Nations Day - 24 OCTOBER

UNITED NATIONS DAY is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official
creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945.
United Nations Day is celebrated to commemorate the day that 51 countries came
together to promote peace throughout the world post World War II.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - OCTOBER 2021

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days
1 Fri
2 Sat Gandhi Jayanti (Holiday), Non- Violence day 1
3 Sun
4 Mon --
5 Tue --
6 Wed 2
7 Thu 3
8 Fri 4
9 Sat 5
10 Sun 6
11 Mon Autumn Break -Begins --
12 Tue --
13 Wed -
14 Thu -
15 Fri Dussehra(Holiday) -
16 Sat -
17 Sun -
18 Mon -
19 Tue Milad-ul-Nabi (Holiday) -
20 Wed -
21 Thu -
22 Fri Autumn Break Ends -
23 Sat --
24 Sun United Nations Day -
25 Mon -
26 Tue –
27 Wed 7
28 Thu 8
29 Fri 9
30 Sat 10
31 Sun 11
12
Total number of working days -
12

“To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion
to your goal”. A P J Abdul Kalam

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Children’s Day- 14 NOVEMBER

November 14 is the birth anniversary of independent India's first Prime Minister
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. ... However, after Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru's death in
1964, it was decided unanimously to commemorate his birth anniversary as
Children's Day in the country.
CHILDREN'S DAY is a commemorative date celebrated annually in honor of
children, whose date of observance varies by country.

Constitution Day of India - 26 NOVEMBER

CONSTITUTION DAY (or Samvidhan Divas), also known as National Law
Day, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the
adoption of the Constitution of India. The Government of India declared 26
November as Constitution Day on 19 November 2015 by a gazette notification.
The year of 2015 was the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar, who had chaired
the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in
the drafting of the constitution.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - NOVEMBER 2021

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days
1 Mon Kerala Piravi
2 Tue 1
3 Wed
4 Thu Diwali (Deepavali) (Holiday) 2
5 Fri 3
6 Sat -
7 Sun 4
8 Mon 5
9 Tue -
10 Wed 6
11 Thu 7
12 Fri 8
13 Sat 9
14 Sun Children’s Day 10
15 Mon -
16 Tue -
17 Wed 11
18 Thu 12
19 Fri Guru Nanak’s Jayanti (Holiday) 13
20 Sat 14
21 Sun -
22 Mon *
23 Tue -
24 Wed 15
25 Thu 16
26 Fri 17
27 Sat 18
28 Sun 19
29 Mon -
30 Tue -
Total number of working days 20
21
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“Education is a movement from darkness to light”. Allan Bloom

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NAVY DAY- 4 DECEMBER

NAVY DAY in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to celebrate the
achievements and role of the Naval Force to the country. The Indian Navy is the
Marine branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is lead by the President of India as
Commander-in-Chief. The Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhonsle of the
17th century is considered as “Father of the Indian Navy”.
The Indian Navy plays an important role in securing the marine borders of the
country as well as enhancing the international relations of India through, seaport
visits, joint exercises, humanitarian calamity relief and so on.

Indian Armed Forces Flag Day - 7 DECEMBER

The ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated
to India towards collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the
Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on
December 7 since 1949. Over the years, it has become a tradition to
commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, sailors and airmen of India.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - DECEMBER 2021

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days
1 Wed
2 Thu 1
3 Fri
4 Sat Navy Day 2
5 Sun 3
6 Mon 4
7 Tue Indian Armed Forces Flag Day --
5
6

8 Wed 7
9 Thu 8
10 Fri 9
11 Sat -
12 Sun --
13 Mon 10
14 Tue 11
15 Wed 12
16 Thu 13
17 Fri 14
18 Sat *
19 Sun --
20 Mon 15
21 Tue 16
22 Wed 17
23 Thu Winter Break- Begins -
24 Fri -
25 Sat Christmas (Holiday) -
26 Sun --
27 Mon -
28 Tue -
29 Wed -
30 Thu -
31 Fri -
Total number of working days 17

“Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to
think”. Albert Einstein

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Indian Army Dacy- 15 JANUARY

ARMY DAY is celebrated on January 15 every year in India as it is on this
historic day that General KM Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of
the Indian Army in 1949. He took over from General Sir Francis Robert Roy
Bucher who was the last English commander of our nation's army.

National Martyr’s Day- 30 JANUARY

Every year on 30 January, India celebrates MARTYRS' DAY or Shaheed Diwas.
The day has been chosen to honour our brave martyrs who have laid down their
lives for the country. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - JANUARY 2022

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days

1 Sat –
2 Sun --
3 Mon School reopens after Winter Break 1
4 Tue 2
5 Wed 3
6 Thu 4
7 Fri 5
8 Sat -
9 Sun --
10 Mon 6
11 Tue 7
12 Wed 8
13 Thu 9
14 Fri 10
15 Sat Indian Army Day *
16 Sun --
17 Mon 11
18 Tue 12
19 Wed 13
20 Thu 14
21 Fri 15
22 Sat -
23 Sun --
24 Mon 16
25 Tue 17
26 Wed Republic Day -
27 Thu 18
28 Fri 19
29 Sat 20
30 Sun Martyr’s Day --
31 Mon 21

Total number of working days 21

“If you want to shine like a sun, First burn like the sun”. A P J Abdul Kalam

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International Day Of Human Fraternity
- 4 FEBRUARY

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN FRATERNITY aims to underline the
importance of raising awareness about different cultures and religions, or beliefs,
and the promotion of tolerance. In December, the UN General Assembly adopted a

resolution to declare 4 February as International Day of Human Fraternity.

National Science Day -28 FEBRUARY

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY is celebrated in India on 28 February each year
to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on
28 February 1928. For his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize
in Physics in 1930.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADE6M1I1C YEAR - FEBRUARY 2022
Date Day
Details No. of
Working Days

1 Tue 1

2 Wed 2

3 Thu 3

4 Fri 4

5 Sat 5

6 Sun --

7 Mon 6

8 Tue 7

9 Wed 8

10 Thu 9

11 Fri 10

12 Sat -

13 Sun --

14 Mon 11

15 Tue 12

16 Wed 13

17 Thu 14

18 Fri 15

19 Sat *

20 Sun --

21 Mon 16

22 Tue 17

23 Wed 18

24 Thu 19

25 Fri 20

26 Sat -

27 Sun --

28 Mon National Science Day, Maha Sivarathri(Holiday) -

Total number ofworking days 20

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise
of progress, in every society, in every family”. Kofi Annan

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National Vaccination Day-16 March

On 16 March every year, National Vaccination Day is observed in India which is also
known as National Immunisation Day (IMD). It was first observed on 16 March 1995
when the first dose of Oral Polio Vaccine was given. It is an attempt to increase
awareness for the eradication of polio from the planet earth.

World Water Day-22 March

On 22 March, World Water Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the
importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of
freshwater resources. It was recommended to celebrate in 1992 at the United
Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janerio.
And then, in 1993 the first World Water Day is celebrated.

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CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR - MARCH 2022

Date Day Details No. of
Working Days
1 Tue
2 Wed 1
3 Thu 2
4 Fri z 3
5 Sat 4
6 Sun 5
7 Mon --
8 Tue 6
9 Wed 7
10 Thu 8
11 Fri 9
12 Sat 10
13 Sun --
14 Mon --
15 Tue 11
16 Wed 12
17 Thu 13
18 Fri 14
19 Sat 15
20 Sun *
21 Mon --
22 Tue World Water Day 16
23 Wed 17
24 Thu 18
25 Fri 19
26 Sat 20
27 Sun --
28 Mon --
29 Tue 21
30 Wed 22
31 Thu 23
Total number ofworking days 24
24

“Peace begins with a smile”. – Mother Teresa

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LIST OF HOLIDAYS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22

Sr. HOLIDAY DATE DAY
No
02 Apr 21 Friday
1. Good Friday 25 Apr 21 Sunday
13 May 21 Thursday
2. Mahavir Jayanti 26 May 21 Wednesday
20 Jul 21 Tuesday
3. Idu’lFitr (Ramzan) 15 Aug 21 Sunday
19 Aug 21 Thursday
4. Buddha Purrnima 21 Aug 21 Saturday
10 Sep 21 Friday
5. Idu-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
02 Oct 21 Saturday
6. Independence Day
15 Oct 21 Friday
7. Muharram 19 Oct 21 Tuesday
04 Nov 21 Thursday
8. Onam 19 Nov 21
25 Dec 21 Friday
9. Ganesh Chathurthi 26 Jan 22 Saturday
28 Feb 22 Wednesday
10. Mahatma Gandhi’s Monday
Birthday

11. Dussehra

12. Milad-ul-Nabi

13. Diwali (Deepavali)

14. Guru Nanak’s Jayanti

15. Christmas

16. Republic Day

17. Maha Sivarathri

Sr. Type of vacation From To
No
12 Apr 2021 29 May 2021
(a) Summer vacation (Monday) (Saturday)
22 Oct 2021
(b) Autumn Break 11 Oct 2021 (Friday)
(Monday) 01 Jan 2022
(c) Winter Break (Saturday)
23 Dec 2021
(Thursday)

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KNOW YOUR SCHOOL

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES: WHAT TO DO

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

1. Keep calm and reassure others.
2. The safest place is open space away from buildings.
3. If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed, door frame, etc.
4. Stay away from glass doors, glass panes,
5. Walk out calmly
6. Take children, the aged and the sick out before leaving the building or
room.
7. If you are outside stay away from buildings and utility works.
8. Stay in the open till the vibrations stop
9. If you are in a moving vehicle, stop as quickly as possible and stay in
the vehicle.
10. Free all pets and domestic animals so that they can runoutside.
11. Extinguish all open flames like stoves, candles, lamps and matches.

IN CASE OF A FIRE

1. Do not panic.
2. Raise alarm/Inform the nearest teacher
3. Switch off fans, lights, air-conditioners and computers etc.
4. Open doors and windows
5. Do not run. Walk calmly down the stairs in a single file.
6. In case of heavy smoke, wet a towel or hanky using water from a water
bottle, Then cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel or handkerchief
and crawl out towards the nearest exit.
7. Assemble in an earmarked space at a safe distance and wait for
instructions.

Note: In case of emergency, follow the exit plan as provided in
each room and corridor

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MEDICAL CARD OF THE STUDENT

(To be filled in by the Parent)

1. Name of the Student ................................................................

2. Date of Birth..............................................................................

3. Specific diseases suffered in the past .....................................

4. Operations undergone in the past, if any ...............................

5. Allergies, if any .........................................................................

6. Immunisation

i) Polio Yes / No

i) DPT Yes / No

ii) Measles Yes / No

iv) Tetanus
(Date of last injection) ...............................................

v) Cholera
(Date of last injection) ...............................................

vi) Any other injection ...............................................
(Specify)

7. Any other ailment for which the student is on regular medication:

………….............................................................................................

Signature of the Parent

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INDEMNITY FORM FOR STUDY TOUR, NCS (K)

The President of India

In consideration of
minor of whom I am the legal / natural guardian being carried at my
request as a passenger in Indian Navy Mechanical Transport, I
undertake and agree that neither I nor my executor or administrator
or my other legal representative will make any claim against the
Government or against any officer or sailor or any employee of Indian
Navy or against any person in the service of the Government in
respect of loss or injury to property or person including injury resulting
in death which the said minor
may suffer while the said minor is or in consequent the said minor
being so carried or whilst he/she is boarding or alighting from the said
transport, and I understand and agree that no compensation will be
paid by the Government or by any officer or sailor or employee of the
Indian Navy or by any person in the service of the Government in
respect of any such loss or injury. I further agree so as to abide myself
my executors and administrators to indemnity you or any person of
the service of the Government against any claim which may be made
by any act of default on the part of the said minor during or in
connection with such journey in the Indian Navy Mechanical
Transport.

Dated the day of

(Signature of the Parent)
Name, Address & Ph. No.:

Note: To be filled and submitted to the class teacher as and when
required.

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NAVY CHILDREN SCHOOL

NAVAL BASE, KOCHI-682004
APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF
TRANSFER / SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
1. Name of Pupil:…………………………………………………………
2 Admission No:…………………Class………………Sec……….….
3. Father's Name………………………………………………………….
4 Mother's Name………………………………………………………….
5 Date of Birth……………………………………………………………
6. Nationality & Religion…………………………………………………
7. Whether SC/ST/OBC etc. ……………………………………………
8. School dues cleared up to …………………………………………….
9 Reason for withdrawal …………………………………………………
10. Date for withdrawal ………………………………………………….

(Signature of Parent/ Guardian)
Date …../…../…….
Name………………………………

CLEARANCE
a) Librarian……………………………………(for classes III to XII only)
b) NCC…………………………………………(for classes VI to X only)
c) Fee In-charge………………………………(for all)

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d)Physics Deptt……………………………..(for classes IX to XII only)
e) Chem. Deptt ………………………… .. (for classes IX to XII only)
f) Geography Lab……………………….…(for classes IX to XII only)
g) Bio. Lab………………………………. (for classes IX to XII only)

11. Attendance as on date of withdrawal………………………………

Signature of Class Teacher

Dated………………………….

Note:
1. This form is to be submitted (at reception) after clearance or
signature.
2.For refund of caution deposit, separate pre-receipt is to be
submitted. Caution deposit not claimed within one year will not be
refunded.
3. The parent / guardian is to get the Transfer Certificate
countersigned by the District Education Officer; if the student is to be
re-admitted to a school outside Delhi.
4 This form is to be submitted to school at least 15 days before the
day of withdrawal.

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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

PREAMBLE

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly
resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN
SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens.

JUSTICE, social, economic and political.

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith
and worship.

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity and to
promote among them all.

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the
individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation.

In our Constituent Assembly this twenty-sixth
day of November, 1949, do Hereby Adopt, Enact
And Give To Ourselves This Constitution.

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Fundamental Duties

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India

* to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions,
the National Flag and the National Anthem;

* to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our
national struggle for freedom;

* to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of
India;

* to defend the country and render national service when called
upon to do so;

* to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood
amongstallthepeopleof Indiatranscendingreligious,linguistic
and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practice
derogatory to the dignity of women;

* to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

* to protect and improve the natural environment including forests,
lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living
creatures;

* to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of
inquiry and reform;

* to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

* to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and
collective activity,so that the nation constantly rises to higher
levels of endeavour and achievement;

* who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for
education to his child or, as the case may be ward between the
age of six to fourteen years.

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Fundamental Rights

Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom of Religion
Cultural & Educational Rights
Right to Constitutional Remedies

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FLAG PLEDGE

I pledge allegiance to the National Flag and to the
Sovereign Democratic Republic for which it stands.

HONOURING OUR NATIONAL FLAG

The Flag Code of India deals with the correct display code, and guidelines
for storage and disposal of the flag in a civilian context

.
• The Indian National Flag should always occupy a position of honour and

should be distinctly placed in any setting.
• When flown over public buildings the National Flag should be flown from

sunrise to sunset.
• The flag should always be hoisted at a brisk pace and lowered slowly.
• The saffron band must always be displayed as the topmost band or the

right (of the flag) band (in case of vertical display). It is an offence to
display the flag in an inverted position (saffron side down).
• Display of a damaged or a dishevelled flag is also an offence. The National
Flag should not be dipped on any occasion.
• The National Flag of India should not be used as a festoon or a decoration,
or allowed to touch the ground. It is not to be used as an advertisement,
garment or wrap of any sort.
• It cannot be torn, damaged, burnt, or disrespected in any manner. The
disposal of a flag should be done as a whole, in private, preferably by
burning.
• It is also an offence to draw or deface the flag with any inscription or
graffiti.

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NATIONAL PLEDGE (ENGLISH)

India is my country/ All Indians are my brothers and sisters/ I love my
country/ and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage/ I shall always
strive to be worthy of it/ I shall give respect to my parents, teachers
and all elders/ and treat everyone with courtesy/ To my country and
my people / I pledge my devotion/ In their well-being and prosperity
alone lies my happiness.

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SCHOOL PLEDGE

As a student of Navy Children School,
I pledge that I will be truthful,

trustworthy, honest and forthright under all circumstances.
I will obey my teachers

and follow all rules concerning discipline.
I am proud of my school.
I will, at all times,

endeavour to uphold its reputation
by my conduct, bearing and manner
both within and outside the school. I will not do anything
that will bring dishonour to me, my parents or my school
I will totally devote my time in school

for studies and to take part
in as many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as possible.

I promise to faithfully live up to this pledge.

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SCHOOL SONG

Our pride, our pride, (2)
NCS our pride,

When duty calls, always ready
With courage in our hearts,
When duty ends, always ready,
To climb another mast.

Our pride, our pride, (2)
NCS our pride,

Her banner we shall hold up high,
And guard our honour till we die,
And though one day we will part,
..... She will always be in our hearts.

Our pride, our pride, (2)
NCS our pride,

We feel the pride and the joy,
Of being the NCS girl and boy,
So let the cheering out in the pool,
Long live our dear NCS School.

Our pride, our pride, (2)
NCS our pride,

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Prayer Before Each Period

(Both morning & noon)

Our hands we fold
Our heads we bow
Bless us dear God
Enlighten our minds
Strengthen our memories
And direct our wills
Towards what is right

Prayer Before a Meal

1. Thank you God for the world so sweet
Thank you God for the food we eat
Thank you God for the birds that sing
Thank you God for everything

2. Our hands we fold
Our heads we bow
For food and drink
We thank you now

Prayer After Class

Thank you for looking after our school
Thank you that you love each and every one of us here
Help us to learn, play and share together,
So that the wonderful world you have made
Becomes more beautiful everyday.

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CLASS TIM

DAYS/ I II III IV
TIME 7.50 AM - 8.30 AM - 9.10AM- 10.05AM -
8.30 AM 9.10 AM 9.45AM 10.40 AM

MON

TUE

86 B R E AK

WED I II III IV
THU

FRI

SAT
* DEAR - Drop Everything And Read

ME TABLE VII VIII IX
12.00Noon 12.35PM- 1.10PM-
V VI - 12.35PM 1.10 PM 1.45PM
10.40AM- 11.15 AM -
11.15 AM 11.50 AM

V VI VII B R E AK VIII IX X

NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY

MISSION

To nurture the students to be life-long learners,
instilled with sound moral values,

who are respectful and responsible, and
who rise to the challenges of life
creatively and enthusiastically,
in an ever changing world.

VISION

To transform all Navy Children Schools into
branded schools of international standards

providing world class education.

MOTTO

“Gyanena Shobhate” ie “Knowledge is Bliss”
Knowledge is Bliss and quest for knowledge will
motivate the students and teachers of NCS to

strive for more and more knowledge.